Kim Jong-chul, Current Acting Police Chief, Nominated as New National Police Agency Chief

Kim Jong-chul (56, 45th class of police officer candidates), Deputy Commissioner General of the Korean National Police Agency, has been nominated as the new chief of the agency.

The National Police Committee has been holding a meeting since 1:30 p.m. today (November 6) to deliberate on the motion for consenting to the recommendation of Kim as the police chief nominee.

Prior to the meeting, Kim stated, "I feel a profound sense of responsibility to be nominated as the police chief candidate during such critical times." He added, "As my capabilities and qualifications as a candidate will be vetted today, I will faithfully and responsibly participate in the process."

The post of the National Police General had remained vacant since former Chief Cho Ji-ho was suspended from duty in December 2024 due to his involvement in the December 3 emergency martial law situation, after which three acting chiefs have led the organization.

Kim has been serving as the acting chief of the National Police Agency since September.

Entering the police force in 1997 through the 45th class of police officer candidates, Kim has held key positions including chief of the Seoul Seocho Police Station, head of the autonomous police department at the Busan Provincial Police Agency, and the presidential office's national situation room.

The National Police Chief is recommended for appointment by the Minister of the Interior and Safety with the consent of the National Police Committee.

Following a confirmation hearing at the National Assembly, the President appoints the chief upon the recommendation of the Prime Minister.

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